Swan-Linx

Swan-Linx is a data collection programme run by A-STEM researchers at @SwanseaUni that aims to capture the health & fitness of 9-11 year olds in Swansea

[Alexandra Williams @AlexMSWilliams]

Emily Marchant @emily_marchant of @SwanseaUni presenting on the HAPPEN network @happenswansea looking at health and educational attainment in primary schools using data linkage. Research shows that better fitness linked to better educational attainment and wellbeing #WISERD2018

[Swan-Linx @Swan_Linx]

@emily_marchant @SwanseaUni @swansearesearch Good luck 🤞 ☺

[Dr William Eddolls @williameddolls]

The association between physical activity , fitness and body mass index on mental well-being and quality of life in adolescents in Quality of Life Research @ISOQOL. Its open access so have a look!

VPA can ⬆️ BMI, CRF, depression and quality of life 👍

https://t.co/nVGct2JBPP

[Swan-Linx @Swan_Linx]

Great to see @activity4kidz and @emily_marchant making full use of our new table tennis set up at @SUEngineering @SUSportsScience #physicalactivity #health

[HAPPEN Wales @HAPPEN_Wales]

We’re thrilled to announce that HAPPEN has been shortlisted for the Swansea University Research and Innovation awards in the Outstanding Impact on Health and Well-being category. This wouldn’t be without the help of all our collaborators and the fantastic schools we work with!

[Swan-Linx @Swan_Linx]

Good luck to @emily_marchant, our @HAPPEN_WALES coordinator who will be running the @NewportWales262 this morning. We are all behind you - have fun, stay hydrated and enjoy! 🎉 https://t.co/nwMKoINngL

[Dr Emily Marchant @emily_marchant]

1 more sleep! I’ll be running my first marathon tomorrow at the @NewportWales262. You can track me on the Run For Wales app! Good luck to everyone running, let’s do this 💪🏼🏃🏽‍♀️

[Swan-Linx @Swan_Linx]

A brilliant day full of lively conversations and thought provoking workshops! Thank you to @lleisiaubach and other organisers for putting on such a valuable event 🎉 #research #childhealth https://t.co/rDwjSQJenW

[HAPPEN Wales @HAPPEN_Wales]

A brilliant discussion in the first workshop about children’s rights. If we’re giving children a voice, we must listen and act. Adults don’t always know best @lleisiaubach @uncrc_wales #LBLVTDAY

[Swan-Linx @Swan_Linx]

A fantastic afternoon spent with @emily_marchant, @HAPPEN_Wales and @NCPHWR_Wales. Congratulations to all involved, da iawn 👍🏻 🎉 #HAPPEN18 #childhealth #research

[Swan-Linx @Swan_Linx]

We are really looking forward to attending the @HAPPEN_Wales conference at @LibertyStadium tomorrow! #HAPPEN18 #childhealth #research https://t.co/tiHcrXLzQ3

[HAPPEN Wales @HAPPEN_Wales]

We’ve been at the Liberty Stadium this morning making final arrangements for next week’s conference. Less than a week! #HAPPEN18

[HAPPEN Wales @HAPPEN_Wales]

5 days until the HAPPEN Wales Conference 2018! #HAPPEN18

[Dr Emily Marchant @emily_marchant]

Big day today. I’m presenting at the @ERW___ conference on health and well-being to 160 headteachers, deputy heads and well-being coordinators. Lucky to be a part of what will be a brilliant day of learning and idea sharing!

[Emmanuel (Manos) Stamatakis @M_Stamatakis]

Hot off the press, 2018 US Physical Activity guidelines: >focus on effects of PA on life quality/sleep/mental/cognition; 10min bout scrapped; sedentary time reduction OK for the inactive; Any PA/any intensity is good; the more the better! +interventions
https://t.co/eKNB6IYwMO

[Swan-Linx @Swan_Linx]

A big well done to Mike and all involved - a great research publication involving Swan-Linx data! Da iawn 👍🏻 🎉 https://t.co/gXVu5oabEX

[Kelly Mackintosh @Kel_Mackintosh]

Congratulations to Michael Sheldrick @SUSportsScience @activity4kidz on his first PhD publication: Relationship between Sedentary Time, Physical Activity and Multiple Lifestyle Factors in Children https://t.co/TtuFkWrcxU

[Hannah L Spacey @HLSpacey]

I had lots of fun leading the @Swan_Linx workshop with @SUSportsScience third year students yesterday. Another great opportunity to be able to share our #research 🎉

[Dr Emily Marchant @emily_marchant]

Congratulations @activity4kidz 👏🏼 It’s an exciting time for physical activity, health and well-being in Swansea! @happenswansea @Swan_Linx https://t.co/5Txnwg2lpI

[Swansea Council @SwanseaCouncil]

Wellbeing. Something we all want for our families and ourselves. Have your say on our draft wellbeing strategy here: https://t.co/nADaScpT1e #consultSwansea

[Swan-Linx @Swan_Linx]

Happy New Year to all our Swan-Linx Schools; past, present and future! We look forward to working with you in 2018 🎉

[HAPPEN Wales @HAPPEN_Wales]

*SAVE THE DATE* The 2018 Conference for HAPPEN - The NCPHWR Primary School Network will be taking place on Tuesday 24th April at the Liberty Stadium! Agenda and invites will be sent out in January. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!